Offertory Collection£387.00 & 2nd Collection£230.00 Many thanks for your generosity to the parish and clergy. Highly appreciated. Next weekend’s (1st & 2nd July) special collection is taken up for Peter’s pence.

Our Parish Pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Shrine Krakow - Poland

Sept. 6th to 13th 2017. Cost £620. See poster at the back of the church. Please contact Patricia Mooney for information 01389 602 758.

Parish Funday – Helpers Meeting in the Hall on 3rd July

Our Parish “Funday” is on the 12th August. Lots of helpers are needed to organize different stalls etc. please come along to the hall on 3rd July at 7pm to find out more.

Leavers’ Mass Thursday 29th June 9.30am

Congratulations to our Primary 7 schoolchildren of St Martin’s school who will be passing out this academic year to go to High School. We sincerely thank their teacher, Head Teacher, parents and all those who helped them throughout their career in St Martin’s. A Holy Mass will be offered for them here in St Martin’s Church on Thursday 29th June 2016 at 9.30am. Please remember them in your prayers.

Summer Holidays

We wish all our schoolchildren, teachers and parishioners a most enjoyable, safe and pleasant Summer break in the company of your family and loved ones, with plenty of sunshine! lol

Priestly Ordination of Rev Jim Dean

The Ordination Mass will be celebrated in the St Andrew’s Cathedral on 28th June at 6.30pm Vigil of the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. We pray for Rev Dean’s successful ordination and fruitful ministry in the Lord’s vineyard.

Make Your Gifts Matter

SCIAF’s Real Gifts make presents for friends and family while helping people in poverty to build a brighter future. See the catalogue for gifts to suit every budget, from everyday items like school books and chickens to some unusual but life-changing presents like a mobile medical centre or a birth certificate. Visit www.sciaf.org.uk/realgifts or call 0141 354 5555 to find out more.

The Flourish (June Edition)

The June edition of TheFlourish, the Archdiocesan newspaper is available. Please collect your copy from the back of the church.

Wonderful opportunity to revitalise your faith. 27th July 7pm in Bute Hall University of Glasgow. For further information see poster at back of church or www.reallifecatholic.com.

RCAG YOUTH: Scottish Catholic Youth Survey.

“11 - 35!? The Catholic Church wants to hear from YOU. In 2018, Pope Francis and the Bishops of the world are going to gather and discuss YOU—they are going to be talking about what your life is like, the ways in which you can engage with the Church and what you think of God’s plan for your life. In order to give them something to work on, you have been invited to complete the following survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CYSSYS/ By doing so you are contributing to the discussion, as well as having the option to be entered into a prize draw of £100 Amazon.co.uk voucher.

AGAP—Archdiocese of Glasgow Art Group

AGAP Film and Faith Club will meet at 1pm for a Matineé and at also 7pm on Thursday 6th July at St Mungo’s Retreat House, next to St Mungo’s Church, Townhead. 52 Parson St, G4) 0RX. This month’s film is: “For Greater Glory” (2012) cert. 15. New members welcome.

R.I.P.

Our parish community extend our sympathy and the support of our prayers to the extended family members and friends of Annie Hussey whose funeral committal took place last Friday. May she rest in peace.